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SUZUKI GS 450E 1983

SUZUKI GS 450E 1983
SUZUKI GS 450E 1983 · Photo: Jan050313, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI GS 450E 1983
Year1983
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity448 cc / 27.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke71 x 56.6 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque36.3 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m / 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionTransistorized
Induction2 x 34 mm Mikuni BS34SS carburetors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension33 mm air-assisted forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Front BrakesSingle 272 mm disc
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight175 kg / 386 lbs
Wet Weight181 kg / 399 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre3.50-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption4.3 L/100 km / 23.4 km/l / 55 US mpg / 66 Imp mpg
Top Speed153 km/h / 95.3 mph
Suzuki file

The GS450E was the plain, unfaired version of Suzuki's air-cooled DOHC parallel twin. It paired a six-speed gearbox with a single front disc and a rear drum, and used air-assisted forks. Cycle World's test found it a budget-priced, full-size bike with strong mid-range torque and good braking, while criticising the weak horn and sharp grip ridges.